NEET UG Round 3 seat matrix 2026: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET UG Counselling Round 3 Seat Matrix 2026 on its official website for candidates participating in the counselling process. The MCC seat matrix 2026 Round 3 includes available seats for MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing courses.
For Round 3, MCC has released separate lists for clear vacancies, virtual vacancies and newly added seats. Candidates can check the college-wise and category-wise seat details before filling their choices. A total of 183 new seats have also been added in Round 3 including MBBS and BDS seats across participating institutes.
The MCC NEET UG Round 3 registration is ongoing, and now candidates can fill their choices during the window. The Round 3 seat allotment result is scheduled to be out on 30 September 2026. Candidates must carefully check the latest seat matrix and mindfully select preferred colleges based on seat availability.
How to Check NEET UG MCC Round 3 Seat Matrix 2026?
Candidates who want to view or download the MCC NEET UG Round 3 seat matrix can follow the steps provided below.
Step 3: Under the current events section, find and click on the NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 Seat Matrix link.
Step 4: Candidates can check the following three seat lists:
Newly Added Seats Round 3 (MBBS, BDS)
Virtual Vacancy Round 3 (MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing)
Clear Vacancy Round 3 (MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing)
Step 5: Click on any link and the seat matrix PDF will open on the screen.
Step 6: Check the PDF for college-wise, course-wise and category-wise seat availability.
MCC NEET 2026 Round 3 Seat Matrix PDF
The MCC NEET Round 3 Seat Matrix 2026 gives candidates details of the seats available during the third round of counselling. Students who did not get a seat in the earlier round or want to upgrade their allotted seat can use the matrix to check the latest seat availability before filling their choices.
Types of Seats in MCC NEET 2026 Round 3
MCC has listed three categories of seats in the Round 3 matrix. The details are provided in the table below.
Seat Type
What It Means
Number of Seats
Newly Added Seats
Seats added to Round 3 after new approvals or an increase in the sanctioned intake.
183
Clear Vacancy
Seats that are still vacant after completing Round 2 because they were not allotted, not joined or became vacant due to resignation, as per MCC rules.
6,703
Virtual Vacancy
Seats currently held by candidates who have opted for upgradation and may become available if they are allotted a different seat.
10,353
What should students do now?
Students who are planning to take part in MCC NEET UG Round 3 counselling 2026 should complete the next steps within the given deadlines. The Round 3 registration process will remain open from 22 to 27 September 2026. After registration, candidates can fill and lock their choices from 23 to 28 September 2026.
Seats will be allotted based on the choices filled by candidates, NEET UG rank and seat matrix. Candidates should keep checking the official MCC website for the latest updates and make sure to complete each step on time.
